There shall be a Fire Department, the head of which shall be the Fire Chief.
The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Common Council, pursuant to the Civil Service Law and be under the direction and supervision of the Mayor.
The Fire Chief shall:
A. 
Have jurisdiction and control of the administration, disposition and discipline of the Fire Department and of the firefighters within the Department and shall recommend the appointment of officers and members of the Fire Department to the Mayor. The Mayor shall make such appointments pursuant to the Civil Service Law.
B. 
Have exclusive jurisdiction over the control, fighting and extinguishing of any conflagration which occurs within the city limits.
C. 
Provide fire-fighting services and facilities for the protection of life and property within the city, and in accordance with such mutual aid agreements as may be enforced.
D. 
Be responsible for the operation, repair and maintenance of a fire alarm signal system.
E. 
Investigate the cause, circumstances and origin of fires and report every case of suspicion of arson to the Chief of Police and the District Attorney.
F. 
Maintain and administer a fire prevention and fire safety program.
G. 
Be charged with the enforcement of the Building Construction Code, Zoning Ordinance, Housing Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, the Plumbing and Sewer Rules and Regulation, and any other laws, codes, ordinances, and rules and regulations relating to buildings and/or the use of land located within the City now in effect or hereinafter adopted.
[Added 7-23-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002]
H. 
Approve or disapprove all certificates or permits authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Construction Code, Zoning Ordinance, Housing Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, or such other laws, codes or ordinances relating to zoning, planning or buildings now in effect or hereafter adopted.
[Added 7-23-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002]
I. 
Act as executive secretary of any board for the examination, licensing and regulation of electricians, plumbers and/or other contractors now existing or hereafter established.
[Added 7-23-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002]